Meet our staff
Jaime Hunter, MA CCC/SLP Owner and Speech Pathologist
Jaime founded Central PA Therapy Connections, LLC in January of 2015. From 2015 until 2023, CPTC provided Early Intervention services to children in Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry counties. In the beginning of 2023, Jaime started the process to grow the company and establish an outpatient facility for children in need in the Hershey area. Through Early Intervention and the outpatient clinic, Central PA Therapy Connections is able to make a significant impact on the needs of children in our area.
Jaime is a wife, mother of two, and an avid animal lover. Jaime attended West Virginia University for undergraduate study and completed her graduate program at West Chester University. She has worked in the school setting, a local hospital, feeding clinic, nursing homes, and early intervention, bringing a wide range of experiences to this facility.
Through Central Pa Therapy Connections, it is Jaime's mission to provide high- quality therapy services to enable children and their families to positively engage and communicate with each other.
Allison Parrish, MS, CCC/SLP Speech Pathologist
Allison has earned her Bachelor's in Communication Sciences & Disorders and Master's in Speech-Language Pathology from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA.
She has experience working with students in an autistic support classroom and non-public schools, as well as pediatric and adult patients in an outpatient clinic.
On a personal note, Allison enjoys spending time with her friends and family, exploring new coffee shops, cooking, and taking walks. She is eager to work with children of all ages to grow their communication and feeding skills!
Taylor Erkel, MS, CCC/SLP Speech Pathologist
Taylor has been practicing as a speech-language pathologist since 2016, where she graduated from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York. After receiving her Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders, she moved to Pennsylvania and began her career at The Vista School where she was dedicated to empowering children with autism through effective communication strategies and individualized support. Over the past 7 years, Taylor worked in a public-school setting, specializing in speech and language therapy for students with diverse communication needs.
Taylor is the mother of two young children and two golden retrievers. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading a good book, and traveling with her husband and children. She is passionate about helping little ones find their voice and communicate with confidence! Taylor is here to support all children and their families on their communication journey through fun and evidence-based therapy.
Brooke Sheaffer MS CCC/SLP Speech Pathologist
Brooke has been a speech therapist since 2021. She earned her Bachelors Degree from Penn State University and Masters Degree from Towson University.
When she is not working part time at our clinic, she also works at a local school district with autisic and general education students. Brooke has experience with students with multiple disabilities and specializes in speech sound disorders, AAC, and neurodiversity affirming practices. Brooke also received her certification in Gestalt Language Processing and is a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist.
On a personal note, Brooke enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, crocheting, and attending hockey games. She is excited to be working with students of all ages through play to increase their communication skills.
Alyssa Harris COTA/L
Alyssa graduated from Penn State Berks as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in 2019. She has experience working as a COTA in the school setting in the autistic support and multiple disabilities classrooms. Alyssa also works in Early Intervention to help families navigate their children’s occupational therapy goals. Aside from working as a COTA here at the clinic, Alyssa enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading a good book, or taking her dog, Turbo, for walks. Alyssa has always been passionate about allowing children to learn and blossom through play. She looks forward to helping children and their families with their fine motor, sensory, feeding and self care goals.
Michelle Bombico OTR/L Occupational Therapist
Michelle has been practicing as an Occupational Therapist since 1997 and has experience working with children and adults in awide variety of settings, including infants in the NICU. She is currently working with children and families in birth to 3 and age 3-5 early intervention and in an autistic support classroom. Michelle also has a master’s degree in counseling, with an emphasis on youth and family. She enjoys using a strength based and coaching approach when working with kids and families and loves being able to use play to empower kids as they learn and grow. In her free time, Michelle enjoys reading, dancing, being outdoors, and spending time with her nephews.
Chris Vogel Administrative Assistant
Chris is our part time administrative assistant. Chris is married and has two adult children. She was a second grade teacher prior to joining us at Therapy Connections! In Chris's free time, she loves to do yoga, go for hikes, ride her bike, read books, watch basketball, and spend time with family and friends!
Bridget Fitzpatrick Office Manager
Bridget is our full time office manager. Bridget is married and has two adult children. She was an occupational therapist prior to joining us at Therapy Connections! When she is not working, she loves spending time with her family.
Kaylie LaFrance Therapy Assistant
Kaylie is our part time therapy assistant. Kaylie is currently in graduate school at Lebanon Valley College to become a speech pathologist! She is a graduate of Penn State's undergraduate program. When she is not working, she loves to travel, go to the beach, and spend time with family and friends!.